Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 630 foot long MV Manitowoc arrived in Ludington early Thursday morning, about the same time as the 508-foot MV Northern Venture. The Northern Venture, which had just visited Ludington on Sunday, Aug. 25, unloaded its cargo first before departing. The Manitowoc is a River Class vessel and is owned by Rand Logistics…
LUDINGTON — Four area teenage boys were identified as the people who risked their lives to save a 50-year-old Attica, Michigan man from drowning in Lake Michigan at Stearns Park Wednesday, Aug. 28, around 5:30 p.m., said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The four boys are Brayden Lewis, 18 of Ludington; Joey Spahn-Baxter, 17, of Wellston; Gary Jacobs, 17, of…
The victim is in critical, but stable condition LUDINGTON — Four young adults risked their lives to save a man who was drowning in Lake Michigan at Stearns Park Wednesday, Aug. 28, around 5:30 p.m., Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones stated in a press release Thursday. Jones said Ludington Police Department, Ludington Fire Department, Life EMS, and Mason County Sheriff’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Replacement of a nearly 50-year-old culvert is expected to close a portion of North Lakeshore Drive for the next two months. On Tuesday, Sept. 3 work is expected to begin on the culvert located at the intersection of North Lakeshore Drive and Neil Road at the South Bayou of Hamlin Lake. The culvert…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024: 7:15 p.m., breaking and entering, 400 block of West Third Street, City of Scottville. 11:16 p.m., property check, 100 block of South Main Street, City of Scottville. Saturday, Aug.…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program has been awarded accreditation renewal by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The accreditation signifies the college adheres to national professional standards for early childhood teacher…
Tracy Jaye Brimmer, 67, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Tracy was born on August 8, 1957, the daughter of Verna (Peterson) Gunnerson. She was a 1975 graduate of Ludington High School. On September 28, 1985, she married her forever love, Darrell Brimmer. Until 2014, she had been a waitress at Pantry, Del’s Bar, Y’all-Come Back Cafe,…
Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY 206 W. Court Street Suite 302 Hastings, MI 49058 Case file #24-3424-NB SAFE DELIVERY OF NEWBORN TO: Birthparents of a female infant born on July 24, 2024, and surrendered pursuant to MCL 712.1 on July 24, 2024, to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in…
Tyr Robert Dancz, the son of Christine and Matthew Dancz of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024: 8:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Fountain Road, Hamlin Township. 8:49 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Brunson Road north of Deren…
Patsy Lee Morris, born March 4 1933 to Ruth (Compeau) and Francis Carberry, left this world on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Patsy grew up in the Ludington area, raised by her grandmother Alice Bendickson after the passing of her mother in 1939. After graduation from St. Simon Catholic School she served in the Women’s Army Corp and relocated to Monterrey,…
Joshua Matthew Monroe, the son of Ashley and Brenden Monroe of Free Soil, was born on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…
Marilyn Frances Emery, 88, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at home. She was born February 10, 1936, in Ecorse, the daughter of Edmund and Catherine (Carroll) Yops. Marilyn co-owned and operated Birdland Hardware and Variety Store in Pentwater, with her husband, Jerry, from 1969 until their retirement in 1995. She was very involved and proud of her…
Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved Letters of interest must be at the office of Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator, 5300 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 before 4 p.m. September 30, 2024. Fabian L. Knizacky Mason County Administrator This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 11, 2024.
Employment: Immediately Hiring – Multiple Positions Available FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking career oriented, proactive and motivated individuals with Early Childhood Education and experience to join its leadership and teaching team in beautiful west Michigan. FiveCAP Head Start and Early Head Start programs have openings in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Starting Pay: Center Director, $53,000-$57,000; Lead Teacher, $44,000-$49,000; Teacher…
Tracy Jaye (Porrata) Brimmer, 67, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Kincheloe woman was sentenced to 35-60 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 27, for convictions of second-degree murder, first-degree arson, two counts of second-degree killing/torturing animals and attempted car theft. Hope Lynn Snyder killed Jeffrey Grant, 57, and his two dogs after setting his house on…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, my friend Dave and I decided to take our kids on a “mini cruise” on the S.S. Badger. A mini cruise is a one-day trip over to Manitowoc and back. Our wives both had work obligations and we decided it was a great treat for the kids before they return to school. Whether you…
Mason County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:45 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, at 1:50 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Scottville moving east at 45 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph and penny size hail are possible.
LUDINGTON — Stearns Park and the Ludington State Park will soon each have a new life saving device that is intended to be used in case of swimmer emergencies. The Emergency, Integrated, Lifesaving Lanyard (EMILY), is a high-tech piece of equipment designed to swiftly reach individuals in water emergencies and bring them to safety. Its manufacturer website describes it as…
Robert “Bob” John Tanis, 76, of Ludington, passed away Sunday August 18, 2024. Bob was born October 13, 1947, the son of Burton and Mary (Collins) Tanis. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1965. On August 22, 1987, Bob married the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Crozier-Tanis. He worked for Consumers Energy for 38 years as a lineman…
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